Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 16

A skateboarder and her skateboard have a total mass of 70 kg. She pushes on the ground with her foot to create a forward force F of 25 N on herself and the skateboard, as shown in the diagram. The skateboarder and skateboard travel forwards a distance of 0.50 m before the skateboarder lifts her foot from the ground. What is the work done by F on the skateboarder and skateboard?

1. A13 J
2. B50 J
3. C340 J
4. D360 J

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